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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.59, 9,223.10 and 3,186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.59, 9,223.10 and 3,186.45 is: 4,782.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.59 : 9,223.10 = 3,186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.59/9,223.10 = 3,186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.59x = 9,223.10 × 3,186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.59x = 29,388,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,388,931.06/6,145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.12

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